Sharpe Images News
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Contact: Zeb Sharpe, 1020 Burke Street, Winston Salem, NC 27101, (336) 724-2871
ABCNextPlans adds OCR and PDF Features
Winston-Salem, NC, August 19, 2010 – ABC NextPlans, a project information management and distribution (PIMD) service, has added Optical Character Recognition (OCR) and Portable Document Format (PDF) capabilities to their platform. These additions will allow contractors to estimate projects more efficiently and effectively.
“ABC NextPlans listened to our customers and has implemented OCR and PDF features into our platform.” says Zeb Sharpe, of ABC NextPlans. “Starting September 1, 2010 all posted construction projects (black and white or color) will be PDF with OCR capabilities. This enhancement will allow our clients to work more efficiently by letting them quickly search for keywords words within construction drawings, specifications and addendums.”
About ABCNextPlans
ABC NextPlans is web-based service that facilitates project information management and information distribution for owners, architects, engineers, general contractors, suppliers, and specialty contractors throughout the Carolinas. We currently have over 2200 subscribers and 150+ projects bidding in North and South Carolina. We are a joint venture with the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of the Carolinas. To learn more about ABC NextPlans or ABC of the Carolinas visit www.abcnextplans.com or www.abccarolinas.org or call 800-688-0629 ext. 7383.
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Contact: Zach Sharpe, 1020 Burke Street, Winston Salem, NC 27101, (336) 724-2871
MARKETING IDEA PROVIDES HUGE ROI.
INNOVATIONS and Quality Oil Partner with measureable results.
Winston-Salem, NC, May 24, 2010 – INNOVATIONS, a performance based marketing solutions division of Sharpe Images, and Quality Oil Company partnered over the last 8 months and produced some unbelievable sales results. “We have been in awe of the results that INNOVATIONS has provided our Quality Mart Locations. Each of our 5 campaigns have provided us with a minimum 300% ROI and we appreciate the fact that they approached us with an idea that guaranteed results.” says Tim Lowman, Senior Vice President at Quality Oil Company.
INNOVATIONS approached Quality Oil Company in September 2009 with a marketing idea that they felt would work in the convenience store arena. The marketing campaign consisted of strategy, creative designs, unique communication channels, and detailed execution to create improved customer awareness on designated products. “Customer Awareness is one of the largest concerns for Convenient Store Execs today and our solution addressed this problem.” says Zach Sharpe, Vice President of INNOVATIONS.
The first four Quality Mart Campaigns provided revenue boosts between 28%-47% but the March-April 2010 Campaign surpassed expectations. The March – April 2010 Campaign provided a 300%+ increase in sales. “We saw an amazing increase, sales more than tripled during this campaign.” says Lowman. INNOVATIONS is currently developing new solutions that will continue to improve store revenues. “We’re proud that Quality Oil recognizes our commitment to their success. We aren’t looking to get paid for ideas. We’re looking to get paid for ideas that produce results.” says Sharpe.
To learn more about INNOVATIONS and their unique performance based measurable marketing solutions contact Zach Sharpe at 800-688-0629 or zsharpe@sharpeimages.com.
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Contact: Karen Norris, 1020 Burke Street, Winston Salem, NC 27101, (336) 724-2871
SHARPE IMAGES GOES INTERNATIONAL
Sharpe Images expands its storefront solution internationally, to include the BeaconMedaes United Kingdom division.
Winston-Salem, NC, March 29, 2010 – Sharpe Images launched its first International Storefront today for BeaconMedaes, an Atlas Copco Company. BeaconMedaes is the world's leading supplier of medical gas equipment and already uses the Sharpe Images Storefront Solution to its US corporate office in Rock Hill, SC.
Marketing collateral needed by BeaconMedaes reps in the UK will now be managed online, facilitated by Sharpe Images. To better accommodate the printing and inventory storage needed in conjunction with the Storefront, Sharpe Images has partnered with several vendors based in the UK and we look forward to continuing to expand across international borders with their assistance. This network allows users to place orders from anywhere in the globe, and for those orders to be routed to the fulfillment center that makes most sense from a delivery standpoint.
“A quick "thank you" for the time and effort that Sharpe’s team has put into creating our on-line storefront. After a glowing review of how the storefront has assisted our marketing activities in our US head office, we decided to introduce the same for the UK. We have placed our first literature orders seamlessly, and we have no doubt that our day to day marketing activities will be much more efficient and easy to manage using this site.” Andy Tudor, BeaconMedaes, Staveley office.
About Storefront
Sharpe Images Storefront Solution is an all-inclusive, state-of-the-art software package that streamlines complicated ordering processes typical of the corporate marketing environment. The solution features include inventory management, print preparation, user spending controls, and approval safeguards, to name a few. To learn more about how a Storefront could streamline your workflows click here or call Sharpe Images at (800) 688-0629.
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Contact: Jay Edwards, 5605 Chapel Hill Road, Suite 106, Raleigh, NC 27607 (919) 573-5034
SHARPE IMAGES BUYS NEXTPLANS
Sharpe Images purchases NextPlans from Again Development to optimize nationwide growth.
Winston-Salem, NC, February 20, 2010 - Sharpe Images, a 58-year reprographics company based in Winston-Salem, NC, announced the purchase of NextPlans®, a project information management and distribution service, from Again Development in Westford, MA.
“It was time for Sharpe Images to pursue the acquisition of NextPlans,” says Greg Sharpe, CEO. “Sharpe Images has been the largest reseller of NextPlans since its inception and our clients have been the driving force behind many of the advancements NextPlans has undergone.”
Again Development is a software design/development firm with a focus on web-based systems for maintaining and communicating information via the Internet. Eric Benson, co-owner of Again Development and creator of NextPlans says, “Sharpe Images seemed like the right fit for NextPlans. I have watched [Sharpe Images] build an entire division around the NextPlans interface, and create a protocol that has allowed them to expand their reach beyond brick and mortar boundaries.” Benson will continue to stay connected with Sharpe Images in the coming months after the purchase.
NextPlans is developmentally flexible and Sharpe Images’ future for the product is to maximize its growth opportunity in the U.S.
About NextPlans
NextPlans is web-based service that facilitates project information management and information distribution for owners, architects, engineers, general contractors, and specialty contractors throughout the U.S. NextPlans creates customized solutions for its clients, allowing for centralized information, reduction of administrative costs, mitigated risk, and improved efficiency. The product is a single system with all-inclusive components that creates transparency and accountability in a project, from schematic design to facilities management. NextPlans exclusively manages the work of over 40 firms throughout the U.S. For more information on NextPlans, visit www.nextplans.com or call Sharpe Images at (866) 215-0428.